Recap: Lightning Take Early Lead but Fall to Canucks Steven DiOssi | December 17, 2016 The Tampa Bay Lightning fell to the Vancouver Canucks 4-2 on Friday, bringing their record to 15-14-2 on the season. It’s a disappointing finish to a game the Lightning lead…
Preview: Lightning Face Canucks Seeking Back-To-Back Wins Steven DiOssi | December 16, 2016 The Tampa Bay Lightning faceoff against the Vancouver Canucks on Friday in the second and final matchup between the teams in the 2016-17 regular season. The Lightning are coming off…
Recap: Lightning Offense Rolls in Comeback Victory Over Flames Steven DiOssi | December 15, 2016 The Tampa Bay Lightning opened their three-game road trip by defeating the Calgary Flames 6-3 on Wednesday. It was the Lightning’s second win in the past nine games and snapped…
Lightning Defense Depth Missing Dan Herrejon | November 30, 2016 Compare defensive statistics of the Tampa Bay Lightning this year versus last and the difference is minimal. One might even say that it is barely detectable, but the fans watching…
The Importance of Signing Alex Killorn Dan Herrejon | October 25, 2016 There are some adages in professional sports that have stood the test of time. Perhaps, one of the truest of these is that big-time players play big in playoff games.…
Post-Premiere Pondering for Sweden David Carlsson | September 19, 2016 Prior to the face-off between Team Sweden and Team Russia in the World Cup of Hockey, the biggest source of worry for Swedes had been the Russian offense, which on…
Stamkos and Bishop Lead Lightning’s Dozen at World Cup Steven DiOssi | September 6, 2016 The Tampa Bay Lightning lead all NHL teams with 12 participants at this year’s World Cup of Hockey, taking place from Sept. 17 to Oct. 1 at the Air Canada…
Steve Yzerman’s Brilliant Off-Season Dan Herrejon | August 12, 2016 As last season was winding down Tampa Bay Lightning General Manager Steve Yzerman probably had some restless nights. The team was looking at the very real possibility that they would…
The Grind Line: Offseason Moves in the Atlantic Division Craig Peterson | July 26, 2016 The Red Wings have made significant moves during the 2016 offseason to try to improve the organization, moving on from Pavel Datsyuk’s expensive cap hit, signing a high-end free agent…
Victor Hedman Hopes Discounted Extension Keeps Tampa Competitive Dustin Nelson | July 2, 2016 Tampa Bay Lightning General Manager Steve Yzerman is taking care of business this summer. Not only has he had a couple of RFAs put ink to paper (including Andrei Vasilevskiy…
Victor Hedman Signs 8-Year Extension Dustin L. Nelson | July 1, 2016 Tampa Bay Lightning General Manager Steve Yzerman is taking care of business this summer. Not only has he had a couple RFAs put ink to paper, he has brought Steven…
NHL Draft Rewind: Lightning’s Top Five Picks of All-Time Steven DiOssi | June 16, 2016 During the Tampa Bay Lightning’s 24-year history in the National Hockey League, the franchise has made some memorable (and not so memorable) selections in the NHL Entry Draft. Of the…